‘WIRILDA’ SWAMP WATTLE Acacia retinodes var retinodes Seeds

An evergreen tree growing to 6m, the seed pods can be up to 18cm long

Native to South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania, var retinodes occurrs on hillsides or along watercourses inland

Tolerate Clay soils and poor drainage Part to full sun Flowers are cream yellow balls in winter and spring generally seeds are collected in Jan, Feb and March

Attracts birds, butterflies and insects to the garden

Bush food: Roasted ground wattle seed has a diverse number of uses in the kitchen Wirilda is a very tasty variety

Germination: From scarified seed or boiling water treatment